Do you live with a meat and potatoes person? I do. This can lead to challenges in the kitchen. You want to switch things up and try new flavors, but he/she could eat the same thing every night of the week and be happy. Preferably a burger and fries.
What do you do? One night this week substitute their regular potato dish with my sweet potato fries and test the waters. Seriously, even my 18 month old nephew loves them.
Preheat you oven to 425F. Cut a large sweet potato into long strips about ½ in thick or smaller. I find when they are thicker they don’t get as crisp.
Toss the potatoes lightly with 1t of olive oil, ½t salt, ½ t pumpkin pie spice,1 T Splenda, and a pinch of dried red chili flakes (optional). Spread evenly on a non stick baking sheet. Bake the fries for 10-15 minutes or until the tops are starting to bubble and brown. Turn the fries and bake another 10 minutes or until tender. I like to bake mine on a pizza pan that has holes throughout the bottom. I find that my fries get crisper this way.
You don’t have to use the seasonings mentioned above if they aren’t flavors you like. I personally like the sweet and hot thing, but they are equally as good with just a little salt and pepper.
Other flavors to try:
Chili powder and cumin, garlic and thyme, cayenne and salt. YUM